Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25
• 5:10 p.m. — BCSO responded to a traffic hazard on Highway 20 near Blodgett after a 62-year-old Springfield man’s pickup broke down and partially blocked the eastbound lane. The man canceled his tow and consented to BCSO calling a different towing company, which arrived and towed the vehicle to Springfield, allowing the lane to reopen.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
• 8:57 a.m. — BCSO investigated a report of telephonic harassment on Chapel Drive involving a 24-year-old Albany woman and a 19-year-old Philomath woman. Deputies determined there was insufficient evidence to establish probable cause for an arrest.